Clobbopus (Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV072) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Clobbopus from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny card with 60 HP. It features the attack Bind, showcasing its gripping power. Its sleek design stands out in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Bind (20 damage; flip a coin—if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed)
• Flavor Text: “It’s very curious, but its means of investigating things is to try to punch them with its tentacles. The search for food is what brings it onto land.”
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh45sv
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified by card number SV072. It features a rare shiny variant of Clobbopus, making it a visually distinct and collectible card within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code (swsh45sv), number (SV072), and rarity (Rare Shiny). The illustrator Kyoko Umemoto provides a recognizable artistic style that collectors may seek.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and shiny foil finish, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique appearance, consider using a top loader or a graded case for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this rare shiny Clobbopus. It is part of the Sword & Shield series and showcases unique artwork and foil treatments that appeal to collectors focused on shiny Pokémon.